Equine Magnotherapy
BIOFLOW MAGNOTHERAPY – HORSE CASE STUDIES
BIOFLOW HORSE RUG
SETTLING HORSES BEFORE RACES
I have been using my Bioflow Blanket for 3 years now. I have found it to be very useful in settling horses down before races. It has been very effective on horses with sore muscles, tie ups and horses with sore backs. It really helps with circulation - you can feel the horse warming up through the blanket.
I especially like the fact that it is light weight and has no wires attached to it. I have seen many different types and like this one for its durability. Also it is very easy to clean.
Fenneka Bentley, Maryland USA - Racehorse Trainer
BIOFLOW HORSE RUG
PONY WITH SOLID BILATERAL LUMP
During Summer 2007 my 36 year old Show Hunter pony suffered from a solid bilateral lump at the position of her deep cervical lymph nodes, close to her larynx.
The lump was large (around the size of a tennis ball) and was well established, forming over a two month period.
There was no heat in, or around the area; the lump did not hinder respiration or feeding and the mare was in otherwise good condition for her age.
My mare wore a Bioflow rug for an hour per day for a week in conjunction with general body massage to promote relaxation. The lump began to reduce and
within a further week had completely gone. I believe that the use of the Bioflow rug in conjunction with the massage were instrumental in her recovery. There has been no recurrence of the lump to date.
I am a qualified Equine Therapist and a new Bioflow Distributor and having seen such amazing results first-hand believe that Bioflow magnotherapy products
hold great advantages either when used alone or in conjunction with other Natural Health Therapies.
Kay Emmerson EthPK, Devon, England
BIOFLOW HORSE BOOTS
MARE WITH SUSPENSORY LIGAMENT INJURY
The injury occurred in February 2006.
The Vet was called out to examine the horse as she was showing lameness in offside foreleg (right).
The Vet suspected a suspensory ligament. He took a scan to examine the foreleg to confirm; because of the type of injury the horse was immediately on box rest (confined to stable).
This type of injury requires support usually in the form of bandaging, and possible cold treatment to help to reduce inflammation and medication in forms of creams / orally depending on the vet.
Having just acquired a pair of Bioflow magnotherapy boots for an arthritic horse that we own, we decided to try them on the horse with the suspensory injury because of the reputation of Bioflow helping circulation. Increased circulation to the area would improve healing and repair, and take away bruising and toxins = oxygen + nutrients.
The vet returned for the next scan, which shows a still picture so the extent and location of the injury can be seen. To the vet’s amazement the scan showed a positive blood flow to the tear of the suspensory – a positive result.
Three months later the horse still wears the boots, but only during the day. She is being turned out and seems happier in herself. Her trotting is sound and she will be starting some in-hand walking to tone and start strengthening in the near future. In a further three months the vet will probably re-examine for complete recovery.
Maria Davy – Horse Masseur, Yorkshire, England
BIOFLOW HORSE RUG
HORSE WITH TRAPPED NERVE
A horse was receiving sports massage for a trapped nerve in the neck. The sports masseur advised to try the Bioflow magnotherapy rug to complement the massage therapy. The horse had the rug on for ½ hour before exercise / training, followed by the stretching plan, followed by massage, followed by exercise / training followed by a further ½ hour with the rug.
This daily intensive aftercare programme continued for about two weeks.
The sports masseur understands and uses magnotherapy so wanted the rug to warm up the tissues so that the horse would co-operate and actually stretch a greater distance to make the horse more flexible and supple. Also to improve recovery time for repair.
Once the horse had worn the rug for ½ hour, when it was removed, there was sweat on the shoulder area where the magnets had been. This is an indication of a lot of activity from the many magnets which drew circulation to the area. Hence stretches were applied and the horse became more obliging by the end of the week. The end result was the horse could be exercised without any problems.
The horse would also get upset very easily so there was a great deal of tension due to the trapped nerve – before treatment the horse reared and spun around to nap away from pain. The horse had been unsaleable in that condition, but has since been sold.
Maria Davy – Horse Masseur, Yorkshire, England
BIOFLOW HORSE RUG
PSYCHOLOGICALLY & PHYSICALLY DISTURBED HORSE
Five year old Arab, ex racehorse, just come off track. He was gelded but there were complications as a saccoid was found inside his sheath. A further operation was therefore performed.
The horse was then brought to us, looking like a hat-rack, sad, depressed, all skin and bone. This was before we became aware of equine magnotherapy products.
The horse was put through a full M.O.T.
- Vet examination – 5 star-passed except for infection from the operation as the owner had put the horse out into a muddy field.
- Worming programme.
- Teeth. Some hooks found but nothing major.
- Back and Sports Therapist. Some issues found needing further attention.
- Feeding. Slowly built up including homeopathic remedies including echinecea to boost immune system especially.
- The horse had a reasonable conformation except for what we called “upside down neck” (U) and broken muscle tissue at the top of the muscles of the neck behind the poll.
- Lots of groundwork on side and long reins.
Overall the horse was feeling better and stronger but had still not discovered himself and his personality. He was like a shell.
He was worked with a rider, but it seemed that there was a psychological block. He was extremely unsettled, and would scoot off and grunt. The rider could get no work done and could make no progress.
Then we introduced the Bioflow magnotherapy rug to the horse before incorporating it into his training programme. He wore the rug for half an hour a day for a week and looked more chilled out and his facial expression and body were more relaxed.
It was time to ride the horse. Again the rug was worn for half an hour before saddling up and being taken to the arena. He stood at the mounting block without the usual fidgeting.
It was like the horse had been changed. He still had an occasional spook but he eventually tuned into the rider and they worked in harmony. After exercise he wore the rug whilst cooling off.
The rug was used for the following week, then left off for a week. By the third day he had reverted to his old uncooperative self.
For the final week he calmed down again and had a competition at the end, remaining in harmony with the rider. He travelled wearing the rug and did not sweat as many horses do. The theory is to chill his mind, against the stress and excitement of going somewhere strange in the horsebox.
The horse was a little on edge before entering the arena but completed his test which was amazing considering his background. Again afterwards he wore the rug to cool his muscles and chill his mind.
This prevented side effects like tying up. Working on the circulation it will aid the dispersal of waste and lactic acid build up in the tissues when they have worked hard, and bring oxygen and nutrients to feed the tissues.
This has been the most dramatic change of all the horses on which we have used the magnotherapy rug.
Maria Davy – horse masseur, Yorkshire, England